This is a dream you’ve woken up from and are desperate to return to. The maze of music Devotion places into your mind keeps you twisting and turning with an unfulfilled promise that around the next corner will either be a barrier or an exit. Of course neither come, at least not until the last strains of these eleven tracks drift away. There is plenty of reward however, for any who so choose to navigate the paths Beach House lay before them.
The reward is the satisfaction of peace. A quiet accompanied by spiritual organ, subconscious beat, and the beautiful, understated power of Victoria LeGrand’s voice. Matched perfectly by the lush tones of guitar provided by Alex Scally. The effect creates a setting and counterpoint to the vocals, as opposed to any type of interruption. The duo seek for a perfect union here and achieve it.